Chapter 1 Core Curriculum NCCER questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
1.0.0-Companies with strong safety culture have
- correct answer fewer at-risk behaviors, lower incident and accident rates, less turnover, lower
absenteeism, and higher productivity.
1.0.0- What is a true statement regarding safety?
- correct answer Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.
1.2.8- Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of what?
- correct answer Unsafe Conditions. Other examples of unsafe conditions are a congested workspace,
defective tools or equipment, Fire and explosive hazards, hazardous atmospheric conditions, inadequate
warning systems, cluttered work area, poor ventilation, and radiation exposure.
1.3.2- The activity that consists of breaking a job into its individual parts or steps and then analyzing
each step for potential hazards is called what?
- correct answer Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Also known as a job hazard analysis.
1.3.3- A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as
what?
- correct answer Risk
2.1.2- If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls
is what?
- correct answer To cover any hole in the floor if possible, and all hole covers must be clearly marked.
When it is not practical to cover a hole, use barricades.
2.2.2- The D-ring or support on a safety harness should be placed where?
- correct answer Between the shoulder blades.
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
1.0.0-Companies with strong safety culture have
- correct answer fewer at-risk behaviors, lower incident and accident rates, less turnover, lower
absenteeism, and higher productivity.
1.0.0- What is a true statement regarding safety?
- correct answer Safety is a learned behavior and attitude.
1.2.8- Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of what?
- correct answer Unsafe Conditions. Other examples of unsafe conditions are a congested workspace,
defective tools or equipment, Fire and explosive hazards, hazardous atmospheric conditions, inadequate
warning systems, cluttered work area, poor ventilation, and radiation exposure.
1.3.2- The activity that consists of breaking a job into its individual parts or steps and then analyzing
each step for potential hazards is called what?
- correct answer Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Also known as a job hazard analysis.
1.3.3- A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as
what?
- correct answer Risk
2.1.2- If there is a hole in the floor of a structure, the preferred method of protecting workers from falls
is what?
- correct answer To cover any hole in the floor if possible, and all hole covers must be clearly marked.
When it is not practical to cover a hole, use barricades.
2.2.2- The D-ring or support on a safety harness should be placed where?
- correct answer Between the shoulder blades.
